The Aegean Cat

The Aegean Cat, as she is the only native Greek cat breed is considered part of Greece’s national treasure and also known as one of the oldest domesticated cat breeds that have become adapted very well to humans.

Characteristics

Their coat is bicolor or tricolor and one of the colors is always white. Other colors can be black, red, blue, cream, with or without tabby striping.

Semi-longhaired

Medium sized body

Medium sized and round shaped paws

Muscular

Almond shaped eyes in any shade of green

Friendly with humans

Very robust in terms of health and free from most feline genetic diseases

Communicative

Active

P.S. “A few days ago we found a young (aroung 3 months old) aegean cat lost in the woods and we (my husband and I) decided to keep it. I’ll soon upload a picture or two :)”